| Location | Ferrer's Road,Eastern Creek,New South Wales,Australia |
|---|---|
| Opened | February 2004; 22 years ago (2004-02) |
| Former names | Western Sydney International Dragway |
| Website | www |
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Sydney Dragway, also known asWSID for its former name, Western Sydney International Dragway, is a $30 million,[1] purpose built quarter miledrag racing facility that opened in February, 2004. The track supports quarter mile, eighth mile and 1000-foot racing. WSID is based on international specifications and combines the best in competitor, spectator and corporate facilities.[2]
It is located on Ferrer's Road, Eastern Creek adjacent toSydney Motorsport Park, andSydney Speedway built next to the shutdown area and opened in 2021.[3]
The drag strip runs from north to south, with covered spectator seating on the western side; and grass bank seating areas on the eastern side of the track. The return road runs along the western side, passing through a burnout pad located in front of the covered seating. Staging lanes are behind the control tower and office facilities, with racers driving under the tower to the starting line.
WSID hosts a large variety of events, ranging from international Top Fuel dragster meetings through to burnout events and Street Meets, where the public can bring their own cars to the track to race. Street Meets are held every Wednesday night, except on public holidays.[4]
Sydney Dragway has operated under International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) sanctioning,[5] Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) sanctioning[6] and dual sanctioning[7] at different times.
Also held at the dragway was Iqon, an inaugural Australian exclusive event byQ-Dance.[8]
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